EMPORIA, KS. - After an impressive freshman campaign, Cassidy Bouchard capped off her season on the national stage at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas.

Entering the championships ranked 19th in the nation in the 400m hurdles, Bouchard represented the Wolves on opening night Thursday against some of the top competitors in Division II. The freshman delivered another strong performance, sprinting to a time of 1:00.01 in the event.

Her impressive finish earned her 11th place overall in the nation, securing Second Team All-American honors in the 400m hurdles.

"Proud of Cassidy's efforts last night" said head coach Scott Hutchinson. "She came into the National Championships ranked 19th in the country and to finish 11th in the country as a freshman is a phenomenal accomplishment!" 

Bouchard's standout season included multiple record-breaking performances and continued improvement throughout the year, culminating with her becoming one of the top hurdlers in Division II as a freshman. Her appearance at the national championships marks another major achievement for Newberry women's track and field and signals a bright future ahead for the program.